In this unit, you will research a major event or major historical figure from the 1960's. Check out some of the videos and pictures from the decade below. You'll be doing research on one of these topics:
Music in the 1960's: Woodstock Billed as “3 Days of Peace & Music” at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre farm in Bethel, New York, Woodstock began August 15, 1969 and lasted until the morning of August 18 with performances by some of the era’s biggest and best musicians: Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sly & the Family Stone, The Who, and many others.
The Beatles
Sports in the 1960's Some images and videos of sports stars from the 1960's: Wilma Rudolph
Check out some of the videos and pictures from the decade below. You'll be doing research
on one of these topics:
Once you have a topic, fill out this 'Questions For Research' page.
15-minute video history of the 1960's:
Top Ten Defining Moments of the 1960's:
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s
inspired a new generation of optimism in America.
Click Here For JFK Video
Viet Nam War:
Click Here For Viet Nam Video
Civil Rights Movement / Martin Luther King Jr.
Music in the 1960's:
Woodstock
Billed as “3 Days of Peace & Music” at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre farm in Bethel, New York, Woodstock began August 15, 1969 and lasted until the morning of August 18 with performances by some of the era’s biggest and best musicians: Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Sly & the Family Stone, The Who, and many others.
The Beatles
Sports in the 1960's
Some images and videos of sports stars from the 1960's:
Wilma Rudolph
Jackie Robinson
Roger Maris Hits 61
Man On The Moon